Myths & Facts
There are several myths surrounding spaying or neutering your pet. It is important to be able to tell the myths from the facts, and to know the benefits of spaying and neutering in order to make an informed decision for your pet. Here are a few common myths and the facts behind them:
Myth: It is better to have one litter first.
Fact: Medical evidence shows that females spayed before their first litter are typically healthier.
Myth: I want my dog to be protective.
Fact: A dog’s tendency to be protective is based on genetics, instead of sex hormones. Spaying and neutering will not affect the protectiveness of your dog.
Myth: My pet is special and beautiful; I want a puppy/kitten just like it.
Fact: A dog or a cat may be a great pet, but the offspring will not be a carbon copy.
Myth: Getting my hunting dog fixed will make it fat, lazy and unfit for hunting.
Fact: Your pet will only become fat and lazy if you overfeed them and do not give them enough exercise.
Fact: Spaying and neutering helps dogs and cats live longer, healthier lives.
Fact: Spaying and neutering can make pets less likely to bite.
Fact: Spaying and neutering reduces bad behaviors such as aggressiveness, spraying, roaming, etc.
Fact: Spaying and neutering your pet will help curb the stray and feral overpopulation problem not only in Amelia, but also for the United States as a whole.